Israeli airstrike targets power generators at Indonesian Hospital in Gaza

The Israeli military struck the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza late Monday, targeting its power generators and sparking a massive fire, medical sources told Anadolu.

By Maryam Tavassoli

World Health Day: healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

TEHRAN – Every year, World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 worldwide to mark the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The day aims to raise awareness of global health issues and mobilize forces to address them and improve public health.

Air pollution contributes to 16% increase in mortality

TEHRAN –According to national studies, exposure to air pollution is associated with a 16 percent increase in mortality increasing deaths from cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancers by 27 and 28 percent, respectively.

Iran maintains lowest infant mortality rate in West Asia

TEHRAN –According to an official with the Iranian Society of Pediatrics, the country has made significant progress in reducing child mortality, achieving the lowest mortality rate of infants in West Asia. 

Blood storage duration rises to 8-15 days

THRAN – Iran’s blood storage has increased from four or five days to eight and sometimes to 15 days, according to the CEO of the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Blood donation rises by 4.7% year on year

TEHRAN –A total of 2,327,997 Iranians donated blood over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2023-March 2024), an increase of 4.7 percent compared to the year earlier. 

WHO calls deaths of 685 healthcare workers in Gaza 'shocking'

Dr Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization called the deaths of 685 healthcare workers in Gaza “shocking”. More than 900 other medical staff have been wounded since Israel’s war began in October.

WHO official calls Iran’s family physician program ‘valuable’   

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Europe has referred to Iran’s family physician program as a valuable plan, calling member states to share experiences in this regard.

WHO’s essential guidelines for a healthy Ramadan   

TEHRAN – Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is dedicated to reflection, spirituality, peace and worship.

Iran calls for expanding co-op with WHO EMRO

TEHRAN – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has announced the country’s readiness to foster cooperation with the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Blood donation rises by 4% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN- Blood donation in Iran has increased by more than four percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 21, compared to the same period last year.

Iran providing free treatment for Hepatitis C 

TEHRAN- Saeid Karimi, the deputy minister of health, has said that free treatment for hepatitis C is provided for patients in the country.

Iran just one MPOWER policy away from joining tobacco control leaders

TEHRAN – Iran is one of the eight countries that are soon to join the leaders in tobacco control by adopting the World Health Organization’s MPOWER policy.

WHO regional director sends message to G5 meeting in Iran

TEHRAN - Ahmed al-Mandhari, the World Health Organization director for Eastern Mediterranean Region, has sent a message to the 26th G5 High-Level Experts Meeting on Health Cooperation that was held in Tehran from May 6-10.

Blood donation rate at 26 per 1,000 people

TEHRAN - The average blood donation rate in Iran is 26 per thousand people which places the country in a good situation among other countries.

Iran’s studies on climate change among world’s most reliable: WHO

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization representative to Iran, Jaffar Hussain, has said Iran's studies on climate change are among the most reliable in the world.

Iranians donate 13% more blood

TEHRAN – The blood transfusion organization announced a 13 percent increase in blood donation in the first three months of the current [Iranian calendar] year (started March 21, 2021).

WHO, IBTO discuss fields of joint cooperation

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) reviewed bilateral cooperation over the next four years in an online meeting on Wednesday.

Iran commemorates World Health Day 2022

TEHRAN – The World Health Day 2022 was commemorated by the World Health Organization in Iran in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education during a formal event organized on Sunday, 10 April by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran.

All refugees in Iran, even unauthorized ones, vaccinated: IRCS chief

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society has said all refugees in the country, even unauthorized ones, have been vaccinated against coronavirus.

‘WHO should support registration of Iranian vaccines’

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization should support Iran for registering vaccines that have been produced by relying on domestic capabilities even under sanctions, Deputy Health Minister Mohammad Hossein Niknam has said.